Member Duties : The VISTA would build organizational capacity & long-term sustainability by developing systems, partnerships, and resources that strengthen food security initiatives. They would support the Coalition’s Free Summer, Winter, and Spring Meals Program by creating implementation tools, strengthening community partnerships, & establishing sustainable processes for participating organizations. They would develop nutrition education toolkits & best-practice resources to increase access to healthy foods. They would research innovative food resource management strategies & create planning tools to improve program effectiveness. For the Community Garden, the VISTA would identify infrastructure improvements, recruit community stakeholders, develop sustainability plans, & research best practices for year-round growing. They would help formalize the Teacher’s Closet by creating operational plans, partnership strategies, volunteer systems, & resource development plans to support long-term success.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Hunger .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Public Health , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , Education , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Communications .
